Intermec Inc., provider of supply chain management technologies such as rugged mobile computing, data collections systems, bar code printers, label media, and RFID, recently announced a new partnership with ecom instruments. The purpose of the new relationship is to build innovative, explosion-protected mobile computers for hazardous environments. The 25 year track record of manufacturing intrinsically safe mobile solutions makes ecom instruments a smart choice for Intermec's joint partnership.
According to David Krebs, VP Mobile & Wireless at VDC Research, the area of mobile computing for hazardous environments poses an opportunity for creative new ideas and products. He says, “We continue to see strong demand for specialized mobile computers and communications solutions certified for use in hazardous environments with explosive atmospheres. ecom instrument’s expertise in hazardous environments combined with Intermec’s leading rugged handheld solutions represent a strong partnership to address this critical opportunity.”
Refineries, pharmaceuticals, and chemical plants, are a few examples of businesses that would benefit from explosion-protected mobile computing solutions. These industries require various certifications of technology for explosive atmospheres, such as global IECEx, North American NEC, and European ATEX. Intermec's expertise in the rugged mobile computing arena and ecom's competence for creating intrinsically safe portable devices ensure that the partnership will producte effective mobile computing solutions that will pass these certifications and hold up under rigorous use and harsh environments.
Earl Thompson, Senior VP of Intermec's Mobile Solutions Business Unit, says, “Intermec’s partnership with ecom demonstrates our continued dedication for product innovation and providing best-in-class rugged mobile computing solutions to our customers and channel partners. As Intermec continues to enhance its portfolio of mission-critical solutions, we look forward to collaborating with ecom on this ground-breaking product that will help define a new industry standard for those needing the latest in explosion protection technology.”
President of ecom instruments, Rolf Nied, states, "Operational pressures are continually impacting technology buying cycles for hazardous areas as businesses are looking for not only ruggedness and intrinsic safety, but a total mobile solution that enables them to perform efficiently in mission-critical environments. We look forward to collaborating with Intermec on technology innovations that offer next generation mobility requirements and better empower mobile workers in hazardous areas."
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